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Queenslands Liberal National Party government has eliminated the mandate for affordable housing in its state-facilitated development scheme, a move that has sparked controversy. The previous Labor government introduced the program in 2024, requiring at least 15% of homes in these projects to be affordable. Now, the focus is on reducing red tape to expedite housing construction.

Under the new rules, the scheme is open to all types of housing developments that comply with local zoning rules, provided they receive support from local councils before approval. Officials argue this eliminates bottlenecks and accelerates home construction.

The deputy premier and planning minister, Jarrod Bleijie, hailed the change as a crucial step to increase supply and alleviate affordability pressures. However, Labors deputy opposition leader, Cameron Dick, criticized the move, claiming it reduces affordable options during a housing crisis. Housing advocates express concern that it could lead to more expensive market homes.

The decision was influenced by advice from the states productivity commissioner, who stated that mandatory affordable targets made the scheme less attractive to developers and slowed progress. Property groups have welcomed the update for simplifying approvals across various project types.

With high housing demand, these adjustments aim to deliver more homes swiftly while considering local input.

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